At Hobsonville Kindergarten we view all children as Tāonga (gifts). We acknowledge and celebrate the kētē of skills, knowledge and life experiences each child brings with them.

Future Focus – We believe children are citizens of today and support them to become leaders of tomorrow. We hold the values of respect, equity and integrity and support our children to develop these attitudes. We advocate for children’s rights. We support the development of children’s social competency through positive guidance strategies.

Learning together – Our children participate in a stimulating learning environment, where they learn to identify themselves as learners and develop an understanding of the learning process. Free play helps to develop the children’s sense of responsibility towards their own learning and personal growth, instilling a lifelong passion for learning. We encourage our children to learn together, developing their independence and cooperation skills.

A Place for Everyone – Whānaungātanga (respect for people, places and things), underpins our daily practice. We acknowledge and respect Tiriti ō Waitangi and strive to provide an environment that upholds the values and beliefs of both treaty partners. We warmly embrace the diversity of cultures within our kindergarten whānau and strive to be a part of a democratic, inclusive, safe and happy community.

Whānau Connections – We respect whānau as their child’s first teacher, holding unique knowledge of their child. Partnerships between teachers, whānau, children and the wider community are at the heart of our teaching practice. We welcome and empower all participants within the Kindergarten community to share their knowledge, ideas and expertise.

Trusted in the Community – As part of the Auckland Kindergarten Association, we can offer a different experience to your typical daycare in Hobsonville. Kindergartens and the AKA have an established reputation as top-quality centres of learning, with innovative and creative teaching. We are known to set up children well for moving on to a school environment and have close links with local primary schools.

We believe that the unique and community-focused environment of a kindergarten is a top Hobsonville childcare option because we provide much more than just care – we help to form the citizens of today and leaders of tomorrow.